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Trains running through Purley station were cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes because of the incident, with disruption continuing until around 11am.

A statement on the National Rail website at the time of the disruption said BTP were called because of a “disruptive passenger” on the 7.01am London Bridge to Caterham service while it was at Purley station.

British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Purley station (Image: Grant Melton)

“Whilst they were dealing with this incident the service had to remain in platform 6 at this station, which temporarily blocked the line towards Caterham and Tattenham Corner,” the statement added.